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Quick Chicken Quesadillas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quick Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Quick Chicken Quesadillas has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 55.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 28.9 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 37, for Quick Chicken Quesadillas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs41%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Calcium
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A115 IU2.3%
Vitamin C0.12 mg0.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.08 mg0.27%
Thiamin0 mg0.3%
Riboflavin0.02 mg1.3%
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg0.1%
Folate1.6 mcg0.4%
Vitamin B120.04 mcg0.7%
Pantothenic Acid0.05 mg0.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium212 mg21.2%
Iron2.2 mg12.3%
Magnesium1.6 mg0.4%
Phosphorus12 mg1.2%
Potassium20.7 mg0.6%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc0.05 mg0.3%
Copper0 mg0.1%
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0.35 mcg0.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate55.7 g18.6%
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein28.9 g57.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat23.5 g36.2%
Saturated Fat12.2 g61%
Monounsaturated Fat3.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 545 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 23.5 g 36.2%

Saturated Fat 12.2 g 61%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 81.8 mg 27.3%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 55.7 g 18.6%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 28.9 g 57.8%

Vitamin A 2.3% Vitamin C 0.2%

Calcium 21.2% Iron 12.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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